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- Kaunas hosts Lithuania's 2nd-largest startup ecosystem with 142 startups and ranks #196 globally.
- Tech-Park Kaunas is the primary innovation hub with 100+ companies and a strong emphasis on deep-tech and medtech sectors.
- The startup scene is notably collaborative, with regular networking events like Startup Social Kaunas and access to mentorship through multiple accelerators (Evolut 4.0, Medaccelerator.lt, ESA BIC Lithuania).
- The city benefits from proximity to strong universities (KTU, LUHS) that support tech talent and R&D collaboration.
Population
- Estimate 2026
- 302875
- Rank In Lithuania
- 2nd largest city
Notable Nationalities
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Foreign Born Percentage
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Tech And Business Presence
Notable Sectors
- Deep Tech
- Yes
- Space Technology
- Yes
- Health Technology
- Yes
- Transportation Tech
- Yes
Startup Ecosystem
- Global Rank
- 196
- National Rank
- 2nd in Lithuania
- Total Startups
- 142
- Ecosystem Growth 2025
- +13.4%
- Regional Rank Eastern Europe
- 16th
- Startups Per 100k Population
- 25
Prominent Startups
- Eneba
- PVcase
- BitDegree
- iDenfy
- OBDeleven
- Elinta Charge
- TutoTOONS
Major Innovation Hubs
Other Facilities
- Santaka Valley Digital Innovation Hub
- KTU Startup Space
- ALEX Kaunas Innovation Park
- LUHS Development Service for life sciences startups
Tech Park Kaunas
- Resident Companies
- 100
Focus Areas
- Information Technology
- Engineering
- Health/Medical Technology
- Social Innovation
- Future Energy
- Sustainable Chemistry
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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Data last updated July 2026 · Verify anything important.